Background Check/Pre-employment Drug screening

Hey WSO,

Long time lurker first time poster, I recently got a full time job offer for an entry level position. (I'm currently in school) With the offer they mentioned that there would be a background check consisting of a few items. None of what was mentioned on there was a drug screening, nor has it been brought up by HR since I've gotten my offer. (Last month)

I'm curious as to if I should expect a pre-employment drug screening to occur and when it would most likely occur. Thanks!

L-e

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Stop "doing" whatever you're "doing". ASAP.

They can send you the dreaded "72 hours" email any day now. So take precautions.

"Come at me, bro"- José de Palafox y Melci
 

Sorry I need more "bananapoints" to send PMs. So they have sent me a background check form for me to detail my past work history, schooling and credit check. No 72 hour notification yet though. I stopped "doing what I was doing" appx 4 weeks ago.

This is in consulting BTW.

L-e

 

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